All Saints works in the Community
On Thursday, April 26, over 25 people gathered at All Saints to discuss "Kahilidad," a word made from combining the Hebrew and Spanish words for Community. It was the second Town Hall meeting of community members, mostly from All Saints Highland Park and Temple Beth Israel. Other community agencies such as One LA, the Northeast LA Clergy Association, Academia Avance, the Cub Scouts, were also present.
The meeting began with a prayer from Fr. Tom and an introduction from Josh Schorr and Rabbi Susan Goldberg, both from Temple Beth Israel, about working for the betterment of the community and the betterment of ourselves.
Participants broke into small groups and discussed the main issues they would like to see addressed in our community. After a lively and thoughtful discussion, the following issues were presented.
Community meals and feeding
Health Care / a health fair
Youth, jobs, support gangs
Elderly care
Activities for younger children
Literacy
Schools and education
A steering committee was formed to further the conversation and future community work. All Saints Sr. Warden George Gati and several other All Saints members will be part of the steering committee, which will meet on May 9th at All Saints. Anyone interested in participating is invited to come on that day.
This work will help guide the direction of All Saints social ministries in the future. Please pray for the guidance of those involved and the will of the community to offer care and support.